{"id":13145,"date":"2023-04-11T21:15:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T21:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/11\/what-you-need-to-know-about-spirits-new-status-match-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-04-11T21:15:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T21:15:10","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-spirits-new-status-match-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/11\/what-you-need-to-know-about-spirits-new-status-match-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about Spirit&#8217;s new status match &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/everything-you-should-know-before-flying-spirit-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit Airlines<\/a> is back with <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fnews%2Fspirit-airlines-status-match&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fspirit.statusmatch.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a new status match<\/a>. If you hold status with an airline or hotel company, you may be eligible for instant <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/spirit-elite-status-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">entry-level Silver or top-tier Gold status<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/points-program\/free-spirit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Spirit Program<\/a>. And unlike the offerings from most other carriers, this status is valid for a full 12 months, without any flight requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to get Spirit elite status for a year \u2014 and why you might want it.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"key-benefits-of-spirit-elite-status\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Key benefits of Spirit elite status<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-10-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-10-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-10-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-10-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-10-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-10-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-10-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-10-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Planes-Los-Angeles-LAX-Zach-Griff-10-1.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite its ultra-low-cost business model, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/spirit-elite-status-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit Airlines status<\/a> provides some fantastic, cost-saving perks. The airline offers two status tiers \u2014 Silver and Gold. Both tiers are available through this status match promotion.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at some of the key perks of Silver status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Host a points pool (so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/pool-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">combine points<\/a> with others).<\/li>\n<li>Priority support.<\/li>\n<li>Award redemption fee waiver (so you don&#8217;t have to pay a redemption fee when you use your points).<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary exit row seating.<\/li>\n<li>Shortcut boarding.<\/li>\n<li>Shortcut security.<\/li>\n<li>Same-day standby.<\/li>\n<li>Overweight baggage fee waiver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gold status provides these same perks plus the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free checked bag.<\/li>\n<li>Free carry-on bag.<\/li>\n<li>Free drink and snack onboard.<\/li>\n<li>Zone 1 boarding.<\/li>\n<li>Free <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/change-cancel-spirit-airlines-flight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flight Flex<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Pet fee waiver.<\/li>\n<li>Group 2\/3\/4\/5 seat selection at purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In particular, the luggage benefits of Gold status can be the most lucrative as Spirit is known for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/spirit-airlines-baggage-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high luggage prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, just note that only select perks, like priority security and boarding, extend to additional passengers booked with the elite member.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/everything-you-should-know-before-flying-spirit-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everything you should know before flying Spirit Airlines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"spirit-status-match-details\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Spirit status match details<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMklEQVQImQEnANj\/AOX9\/9zx\/+L6\/+v\/\/wCXlmaAe0OTjEdVUy0A7+TGuayPnI1jFgAADpkWrSevJrwAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/IMG_5425.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/IMG_5425.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/IMG_5425.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/IMG_5425.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/IMG_5425.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/IMG_5425.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/IMG_5425.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/IMG_5425.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/06\/IMG_5425.jpg?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You must be a Free Spirit member to enroll in the status match. 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has <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fnews%2Fspirit-airlines-status-match&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fspirit.statusmatch.com%2Ffaq%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a published list<\/a> of 32 programs (16 airline and 16 hotel companies) for which it will honor status matches.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re an entry-level elite in the major airlines or hotel companies based in the Americas (i.e., AAdvantage Gold, Delta Silver Medallion, United Premier Silver, Southwest A-List, Hilton Honors Silver, Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, etc.), you&#8217;re eligible for Silver status.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, mid and upper-tier airline and hotel elites (i.e., AAdvantage Platinum, Delta Gold Medallion, United Premier Gold, Southwest A-List Preferred, JetBlue Mosaic, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Hyatt Explorist, etc.) are eligible for Gold status.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll have to pay a one-time fee when you submit your status match request. Once your status match is approved, you&#8217;ll hold your elite status for 12 months:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Silver status match request: $49.<\/li>\n<li>Gold status match request: $99.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One final note \u2014 you&#8217;re not eligible for this status match if you&#8217;ve participated in another Spirit status match or challenge in the last two years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/pack-only-in-spirit-airlines-free-carry-on-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to pack only in a Spirit Airlines free carry-on bag<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-request-a-spirit-status-match\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">How to request a Spirit status match<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:54.125%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAI0lEQVQImWNgYGNk4GXrmzLx\/\/\/\/DALGyk6etvt2b\/v99x8AaSALHn3epoQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Spirit-status-match.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Spirit-status-match.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Spirit-status-match.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Spirit-status-match.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Spirit-status-match.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Spirit-status-match.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Spirit-status-match.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Spirit-status-match.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Spirit-status-match.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">SPIRIT.STATUSMATCH.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fnews%2Fspirit-airlines-status-match&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fspirit.statusmatch.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">request a status match online<\/a>. After you enter your name, email address, Free Spirit number and country of residence, you can begin your application.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:41.875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAABCAIAAAB2XpiaAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAFUlEQVQImWNgYGCytrH5+evXv\/\/\/ARpPBp8kk+QuAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Airline-or-hotel-elite-status-Spirit.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Airline-or-hotel-elite-status-Spirit.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Airline-or-hotel-elite-status-Spirit.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Airline-or-hotel-elite-status-Spirit.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Airline-or-hotel-elite-status-Spirit.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Airline-or-hotel-elite-status-Spirit.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Airline-or-hotel-elite-status-Spirit.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Airline-or-hotel-elite-status-Spirit.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Airline-or-hotel-elite-status-Spirit.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">SPIRIT.STATUSMATCH.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You&#8217;ll select between an airline or hotel status match \u2014 again, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fnews%2Fspirit-airlines-status-match&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fspirit.statusmatch.com%2Ffaq%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this page<\/a> if you&#8217;re unsure which one you want to select. For this test, I selected <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-united-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines Premier 1K<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:54.125%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAI0lEQVQImWNITUsvKyubN2\/e\/\/\/\/GRgYmN3d3cPDw69fvw4AmOILzuC2LdgAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Enter-elite-status-details-Spirit.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Enter-elite-status-details-Spirit.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Enter-elite-status-details-Spirit.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Enter-elite-status-details-Spirit.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Enter-elite-status-details-Spirit.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Enter-elite-status-details-Spirit.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Enter-elite-status-details-Spirit.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Enter-elite-status-details-Spirit.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Enter-elite-status-details-Spirit.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">SPIRIT.STATUSMATCH.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You&#8217;ll then be asked to upload documentation to prove your elite status. Upload your membership card or account homepage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:78.25%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAIAAAA7ljmRAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAMklEQVQImQEnANj\/AAACEQAFFSAsN1ReagDW1dL\/\/\/uusbJKT1UAcXR43N3dy87OvsDFFmsS30ExfXIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Upload-elite-status-documentation-Spirit.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Upload-elite-status-documentation-Spirit.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Upload-elite-status-documentation-Spirit.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Upload-elite-status-documentation-Spirit.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Upload-elite-status-documentation-Spirit.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Upload-elite-status-documentation-Spirit.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Upload-elite-status-documentation-Spirit.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Upload-elite-status-documentation-Spirit.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Upload-elite-status-documentation-Spirit.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">SPIRIT.STATUSMATCH.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You&#8217;ll then pay for your status match, and submit your application.<\/p>\n<p>Once submitted, you can track your application <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=108360X1565867&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointsguy.com%2Fnews%2Fspirit-airlines-status-match&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fspirit.statusmatch.com%2Ftrack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/flying-spirit-big-front-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 thoughts from my first Spirit Airlines flight in over 3 years<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"should-you-pay-for-elite-status-with-spirit-airlines\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Should you pay for elite status with Spirit Airlines?<\/h2>\n<p>Each traveler is unique, but this has the potential to be a very rewarding status match, even if you only plan to fly Spirit a few times over the next year. That&#8217;s because the $99 required for a Gold status match request can easily cover the added costs of flying with Spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Consider this round-trip flight in August from Orlando (MCO) to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:60.505529225908376%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAJUlEQVQImQEaAOX\/AFFSUr29vtLS0v\/\/\/wChoqK8vLx1dXAAAgDMCA4W5I4VpQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.25.04-PM.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.25.04-PM.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.25.04-PM.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.25.04-PM.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.25.04-PM.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.25.04-PM.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.25.04-PM.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.25.04-PM.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.25.04-PM.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">SPIRIT AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The &#8220;Bundle It&#8221; option essentially includes all the perks of Gold status, and it would cost you $130 each way to add all of these items.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-19345235 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-185092990 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:50.02901915264074%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;background-size:cover;background-position:0% 0%;filter:blur(20px);background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAACCAIAAADwyuo0AAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAI0lEQVQImWOoqUqrqkj++Pbqn1+PGP7\/\/9\/WOYGBiePD568Ay\/YPu0uLROoAAAAASUVORK5CYII=&quot;)\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.20.06-PM.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.20.06-PM.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.20.06-PM.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.20.06-PM.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.20.06-PM.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.20.06-PM.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.20.06-PM.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.20.06-PM.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-11-at-4.20.06-PM.png?width=3840\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-19345235 figcaption\">SPIRIT AIRLINES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Or, if you went with a la carte pricing, you&#8217;d face the following ancillary fees in each direction:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carry-on bag: $65.<\/li>\n<li>Checked bag: $55.<\/li>\n<li>Seat selection: Starting at $20.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With Gold status, you&#8217;re effectively turning that airfare-only purchase into an all-inclusive flight.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Spirit&#8217;s latest status match allows Free Spirit members to enjoy Silver or Gold status for an entire year by leveraging existing status in one of 32 eligible loyalty programs. Best of all, the status will last the full 12 months without any flying requirements. However, if you want to extend your status for another year, you&#8217;d need to hit the standard thresholds of Status Qualifying Points (SQPs) \u2014 2,000 SPQs for Silver status or 5,000 SQPs Gold status.<\/p>\n<p>Although Spirit hasn&#8217;t published a date when this promotion ends, it may do so at any time without notice. With perks like exit row seating, priority boarding and complimentary luggage, consider a status match if you have upcoming travel on Spirit Airlines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/spirit-airlines-status-match\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spirit Airlines is back with a new status match. If you hold status with an airline or hotel company, you may be eligible for instant entry-level Silver or top-tier Gold status in the Free Spirit Program. 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